Environmental
A NJ residential property located in a municipality designated as an environmental justice community under the NJ EJ law may see which development restriction?
ANo new construction allowed
BNew industrial or certain other permit applications may require additional community impact analysis and public participation✓ Correct
CAll permits require NJREC approval
DOnly affordable housing may be built
Explanation
NJ's Environmental Justice Law (L. 2020, c. 92) requires NJDEP to consider the cumulative impacts on overburdened communities when reviewing certain permit applications, potentially imposing additional conditions or denying permits that worsen existing environmental burdens.
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